Bulgarian
Army would like to create first reconnaissance drone unit to join AGS
NATO program

The Bulgarian Army would form its first reconnaissance
drone unit next year, and would use it in NATO operations
worldwide, Defence Minister Anyu Angelov said here
on Friday, July 27, 2012.a a
Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 08:36 AM

]]>aservaes@armyrecognition.com (Administrator)July 2012 new army military defence industry UKTue, 31 Jul 2012 00:41:50 +0000Turkey continues to send more troops and armoured vehicles to its border with Syria 3007127https://armyrecognition.com/july_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry_uk/turkey_continues_to_send_more_troops_and_armoured_vehicles_to_its_border_with_syria_3007127.html
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Turkey
continues to send more troops and armoured vehicles to its border with
Syria

Turkey sent more troops, tanks and other military
equipment on Monday, July 30, 2012, to its border
with Syria as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces
hit Syrian second largest city Aleppo in air and land
attacks, Turkish semi-official Anatolia news agency
reported.a
Monday, July 30, 2012, 04:51 PM

Tawazun
from United Arab Emirates signs a joint venture to manufacture Nimr vehicles
in Algeria

Tawazun Holding from United Arab Emirates, the steadily
growing manufacturer which is helping to build the
industrial backbone of the UAE, has expanded its presence
in the African defense market by inking of a joint
venture with Algeria to manufacture the NIMR combat
vehicle in Algeria.

Monday, July 30, 2012, 12:56 AM

]]>aservaes@armyrecognition.com (Administrator)July 2012 new army military defence industry UKMon, 30 Jul 2012 05:12:10 +0000Czech Ministry of Defence plans to buy more small arms before 2014 as the CZ 805 BREN 3007125https://armyrecognition.com/july_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry_uk/czech_ministry_of_defence_plans_to_buy_more_small_arms_before_2014_as_the_cz_805_bren_3007125.html
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Czech
Ministry of Defence plans to buy more small arms before 2014 as the CZ
805 BREN

Czech Ministry of Defence plans to buy approximately
10 thousand CZ 805 BREN attack rifles, 7 thousand
CZ 75 PHANTOM pistols and 500 CZ SCORPION sub-machine
guns during next several years. According to Colonel
Pavel Bulant, Director of the Armaments Division of
MoD, this quantity should cover needs of all elements
of Czech armed forces.
Monday, July 30, 2012, 12:35 AM

Turkey will spend up to $8 billion in defense purchases
as its exports will reach $2 billion in 2016, four
years from now, according to a major estimation by
the procurement agency, the Undersecretariat for Defense
Industries (SSM). a a
Monday, July 30, 2012, 10:18 AM

India on Sunday, 29 July, 2012, successfully test-fired
the 290-km range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
from the integrated test range at Chandipur off Odisha
coast. The 32nd test-firing was part of the development
trials of the missile which has already been inducted
into the Army and the Navy.a
Monday, July 30, 2012, 09:51 AM

Israel
to deploy two additional Iron Dome defence missile systems early next
year

The Israel Air Force (IAF) is expected to deploy two
additional Iron Dome missile-defense batteries early
next year, The Jerusalem Post reported Sunday, July
29, 2012. The new batteries have reportedly been outfitted
with upgraded software and radars that will enable
interception at extended ranges, and will be operated
by reservists, according to the report.
Monday, July 30, 2012, 08:49 AM

]]>aservaes@armyrecognition.com (Administrator)July 2012 new army military defence industry UKMon, 30 Jul 2012 01:09:33 +0000Possible sale from United States for government Iraq for AN/TPQ-36 FIREFINDER radar systems 2807123https://armyrecognition.com/july_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry_uk/possible_sale_from_united_states_for_government_iraq_for_an/tpq-36_firefinder_radar_systems_2807123.html
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Possible
sale from United States for government of Iraq for AN/TPQ-36 FIREFINDER
radar systems

The United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency
notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military
Sale to the Government of Iraq for 12 FIREFINDER Radars
and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical
support for an estimated cost of $428 million.a
Saturday, July 28, 2012, 10:22 AM

The United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency
notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military
Sale to the Government of Kuwait for 60 PATRIOT Advanced
Capability (PAC-3) Missiles and associated equipment,
parts, training and logistical support for an estimated
cost of $4.2 billion.a
Saturday, July 28, 2012, 09:58 AM

]]>aservaes@armyrecognition.com (Administrator)July 2012 new army military defence industry UKSat, 28 Jul 2012 02:03:37 +0000United States give $ 70 million to Israel for production of Iron Dome rocket defense system 2807121https://armyrecognition.com/july_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry_uk/united_states_give_$_70_million_to_israel_for_production_of_iron_dome_rocket_defense_system_2807121.html
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United
States give $ 70 million to Israel for the production of Iron Dome rocket
defense system

United States President Barack Obama on Friday, July
27, 2012, signed a piece of legislation that gives
Israel 70 million dollars for its "Iron
Dome" rocket defense system, one day
before his Republican rival in the 2012 presidential
election Mitt Romney is scheduled to visit that country.aSaturday, July 28, 2012, 07:46 AM

Renault Trucks Defense, which is included in the Volvo
Group’s Governmental Sales business area, is
to acquire the French automotive manufacturer Panhard.
The transaction is expected to be finalized during
the fourth quarter of 2012. For implementation, approval
is required from the relevant authorities.aFriday, July 27, 2012, 01:02 PM

New
individual field personal combat equipment for Chinese army PLA soldiers

The new individual comprehensive support system developed
by the Quartermaster and Equipment Research Institute
under the General Logistics Department (GLD) of the
Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).a
a Thursday, July 26, 2012, 12:23 AM

]]>aservaes@armyrecognition.com (Administrator)July 2012 new army military defence industry UKThu, 26 Jul 2012 04:39:33 +0000Colt Defense contract for the U.S. Marine Corps with its new pistol M1911A1 Rail Guns 2607122https://armyrecognition.com/july_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry_uk/colt_defense_contract_for_the_u.s._marine_corps_with_its_new_pistol_m1911a1_rail_guns_2607122.html
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Colt
Defense contract for the U.S. Marine Corps with its new pistol M1911A1
Rail Guns

Colt Defense LLC has been awarded an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity
contract by the U.S. Marine Corps for up to 12,000
M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistols (CQBP), plus spares
and logistical support. The new CQBP is a direct descendant
of the iconic Colt M1911 adopted by the U.S. military
in 1911 and carried as the primary sidearm through
all the major conflicts of the 20th century.Thursday, July 26, 2012, 09:10 AM

Ukrainian
army will be equipped with BTR-4E armoured personnel carrier vehicle

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has added the new light
BTR-4E armored personnel carrier to the arsenal of
the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the ministry's press service
reported on Tuesday. Ukrainian Defense Minister Dmytro
Salamatin signed a respective order on July 24.a Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 10:59 AM

Russia
discuss on the modernization of Iskander SS-26 Stone tactical missile
production facilities

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will hold a
meeting in Kolomna in the Moscow Region on Monday,
July 23, 2012, to discuss modernizing production facilities
for Iskander tactical missile launchers, the government’s
press office reported on Sunday, July 22, 2012.a Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 10:26 AM

]]>aservaes@armyrecognition.com (Administrator)July 2012 new army military defence industry UKWed, 25 Jul 2012 02:40:30 +0000Army of North Korea has deployed dozen combat helicopters near sea border with South Korea 2507122https://armyrecognition.com/july_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry_uk/army_of_north_korea_has_deployed_dozen_combat_helicopters_near_sea_border_with_south_korea_2507122.html
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Army
of North Korea has deployed dozen of combat helicopters near sea border
with South Korea

Army of North Korea has placed several dozen combat
helicopters near its sea border with South Korea,
the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday, July 24,
2012, citing South Korean government sources.a a Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 10:04 AM

Navistar
will deliver MXT APC Armoured Personnel Carrier vehicle to Royal Canadian
Police

Navistar Defence Canada, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary
of Navistar Defense, LLC, today announced that it
delivered on a USD $14 million contract from the Government
of Canada to supply the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
(RCMP) with International(r) MXT(tm) Armoured Personnel
Carriers (APCs). a Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 08:31 AM

]]>aservaes@armyrecognition.com (Administrator)July 2012 new army military defence industry UKWed, 25 Jul 2012 00:52:43 +0000Syrian army is ready to use Chemical and Biological weapons in case of foreign attack 2307126https://armyrecognition.com/july_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry_uk/syrian_army_is_ready_to_use_chemical_and_biological_weapons_in_case_of_foreign_attack_2307126.html
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Syrian
army is ready to use Chemical and Biological weapons in case of foreign
attack

The Syrian regime threatened Monday, July 23, 20132,
to use its chemical and biological weapons in case
of a foreign attack, in its first ever acknowledgement
that it possesses weapons of mass destruction.a
a
Monday, July 23, 2012, 04:47 PM

]]>aservaes@armyrecognition.com (Administrator)July 2012 new army military defence industry UKMon, 23 Jul 2012 08:51:58 +0000Taiwan will be equipped with the new MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System Ray Ting 2000 2307125https://armyrecognition.com/july_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry_uk/taiwan_will_be_equipped_with_the_new_mlrs_multiple_launch_rocket_system_ray_ting_2000_2307125.html
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Taiwan
will be equipped with the new MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System Ray Ting
2000

Taiwan is scheduled to take delivery next month of
the new powerful multiple-launch rocket system aimed
at neutralising former rival China's amphibious landing
capabilities, local media reported Sunday, July 22,
2012.a
a
Monday, July 23, 2012, 04:41 PM

]]>aservaes@armyrecognition.com (Administrator)July 2012 new army military defence industry UKMon, 23 Jul 2012 08:41:48 +0000Taiwan is considering the purchase of 200 American main battle tanks 2307124https://armyrecognition.com/july_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry_uk/taiwan_is_considering_the_purchase_of_200_american_main_battle_tanks_2307124.html
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Taiwan
is considering the purchase of 200 American main battle tanks

Taiwan is considering purchasing tanks used by the
U.S. in Iraq and Afghanistan to update its aging fleet,
the defense ministry and media said July 23. Taiwan
remains wary of China despite a recent improvement
in relations, and military experts say the self-ruled
island would deploy tanks in the event of a land invasion
by its powerful neighbor.
Monday, July 23, 2012, 03:26 PM

South
African Company EWI2 and China will produce the 8M wheeled mine protected
vehicle

South African company EWI2 has partnered with the
China North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco)
to produce the 8M wheeled mine resistant, ambush protected
vehicle. The 8M was unveiled at the China International
Exhibition on Police Technologies and Equipment Expo
(CIEPE) in Beijing at the beginning of last month.a
Monday, July 23, 2012, 11:43 AM

Lockheed
Martin receives $353 Million U.S. Army contract for guided MLRS rockets

Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has received a $353.2
million U.S. Army follow-on contract for the seventh
production lot of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System
(GMLRS) Unitary rockets. Designed for destroying targets
at ranges up to 70 kilometers, GMLRS is an all-weather,
rapidly deployable, long-range rocket that delivers
precision strike beyond the range of most conventional
weapons.
Friday, July 20, 2012, 12:04 AM

Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] received a $68.9 million
contract to prepare the Patriot Advanced Capability-3
(PAC-3) Missile production line for the introduction
of the Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) version of
the combat-proven PAC-3 Missile. a
a
Friday, July 20, 2012, 11:40 AM

Israel
is afraid of Syrian arsenal's which could include missile and chemical
weapons for Hezbolla

Tel Aviv is concerned that the Lebanese Hezbollah
movement will try to get hold of Syrian army arsenals,
including missiles and chemical weapons, Israel Defense
Minister Ehud Barak said on Thursday, July 19, 2012.a
a
Friday, July 20, 2012, 10:11 AM

Intense fighting between the opposition and government
forces is raging in a half-dozen areas of the Syrian
capital Damascus, the day after a bomb struck at the
heart of Syria's senior command, killing at least
three of President Bashar al-Assad's top brass.a
Thursday, July 19, 2012, 12:25 AM

Departure
for the 7th Chinese peacekeeping engineering detachment to Darfur

The first echelon including 150 officers and men of
the 7th Chinese peacekeeping engineering detachment
to Darfur, Sudan, departed from the Yaoqiang International
Airport in Jinan, capital city of east China's Shandong
province, at 21:00 of July 18, 2012, and officially
embarked on the tour of duty thousands of miles away.a
Thursday, July 19, 2012, 11:53 AM

]]>aservaes@armyrecognition.com (Administrator)July 2012 new army military defence industry UKThu, 19 Jul 2012 04:04:47 +0000Tanzania is ready to send 200 soldiers to Syria for the United Nations peacekeeping mission 1807123https://armyrecognition.com/july_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry_uk/tanzania_is_ready_to_send_200_soldiers_to_syria_for_the_united_nations_peacekeeping_mission_1807123.html
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Tanzania
is ready to send 200 soldiers to Syria for the United Nations peacekeeping
mission

Tanzania is planning to send a contingent of 200 soldiers
to Syria for the United Nations peacekeeping mission,
the country's defense minister has revealed, local
media reported on Tuesday, July 17, 2012.a
a
Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 05:14 PM

]]>aservaes@armyrecognition.com (Administrator)July 2012 new army military defence industry UKWed, 18 Jul 2012 09:27:52 +0000In his new organization Irish army will consist of two large brigades instead of three now 1807122https://armyrecognition.com/july_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry_uk/in_his_new_organization_irish_army_will_consist_of_two_large_brigades_instead_of_three_now_1807122.html
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In
his new organization the Irish army will consist of two large brigades
instead of three now

Ireland on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, announced details
of a reorganization plan of its permanent defense
forces (PDF), in which it will consolidate the current
three army brigades into two larger brigades to ensure
an appropriate balance between the infantry and supporting
elements.a
Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 04:57 PM